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title: "Kettler Home Exercise/Fitness Equipment: Kadett Outrigger Style Rower Rowing Machine"
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# Infrared heart rate sensor 12 resistance levels Industrial hydraulic pistons Kettler Home Exercise/Fitness Equipment: Kadett Outrigger Style Rower Rowing Machine

**Brand:** kettler
**Price:** € 942.71
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## Summary

> 🚣‍♂️ Row smarter, not harder — your ultimate home fitness upgrade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kettler Home Exercise/Fitness Equipment: Kadett Outrigger Style Rower Rowing Machine by kettler
- **How much does it cost?** € 942.71 with free shipping
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## Best For

- kettler enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kettler brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Durable high-carbon steel frame with lifetime warranty—invest in a lifetime of fitness.
- • **Customizable Resistance:** 12-level hydraulic piston resistance lets you tailor intensity from beginner to pro.
- • **Ergonomic Rowing Comfort:** Biomechanically correct footplates and thick padded seat ensure smooth, natural rowing motion.
- • **Precision Performance Tracking:** High-res LCD displays time, distance, strokes, energy, pulse & frequency for data-driven workouts.
- • **Wireless Heart Rate Monitoring:** Infrared earlobe clip sensor keeps your pulse in check without bulky chest straps.

## Overview

The Kettler Kadett Outrigger Rowing Machine combines industrial-grade hydraulic resistance with a high-resolution LCD to deliver precise workout metrics including pulse rate via an infrared sensor. Its ergonomic design features biomechanically correct footplates and a padded seat on smooth chrome rails, all supported by a lifetime-warrantied high-carbon steel frame. Battery-powered and compact, it offers 12 resistance levels for customizable, low-impact cardio and strength training at home.

## Description

The Kettler Home Exercise/Fitness Equipment: Kadett Outrigger Style Rower Rowing Machine is an excellent option for improving one’s muscular and cardiovascular health. The high resolution LCD digital display is easy to read and provides the following workout data: Time, Distance, Energy Consumed, Strokes, Pulse Rate and Frequency. Two industrial strength hydraulic pistons provide resistance with adjustment knobs to vary the resistance level. An infrared earlobe clip sensor is included that can easily measure your heart rate. The level of resistance can be changed by using adjustment knobs to change between settings 1 to 12, this provides a large range of resistance to accommodate workouts of varying intensity. The biomechanically correct footplates offer a natural pivoting action, providing a full longitudinal rowing motion. The frame of the machine is made of high carbon steel and powder coated, the frame has a lifetime warranty against breakage. The seat is thickly padded to provide maximum comfort and combines with top grade rollers to yield exceptionally smooth performance along the chrome plated steel rails. The Kettler Home Exercise/Fitness Equipment: Kadett Outrigger Style Rower Rowing Machine does not require any AC power source, however, the LCD display operates through two "AA" batteries.

Review: pricey but looks to be a worthy investment - Package arrived kind of beat up on the outside, but no damage to any parts and all pieces accounted for. Assembly took me a good 1.5 hours, but I'm not terribly mechanically inclined and I really took my time so I would get it right. Assembly instructions are in pictures, which I found to be well laid out and pretty straightforward. The only tricky part to me was orienting the arms/pistons correctly, and my advice is to read through the other reviews for tips -- that helped me immensely. It all went together just fine in the end, and I've been using it now for a couple of weeks. The construction is very solid and it feels like it will last a long time. It's true the foot rests are plastic, but they're not as flimsy as I was expecting from reading other reviews (like someone else mentioned, the fat velcro straps are for the foot rests and the skinny ones are for securing the arms for storage). To me they feel fine. The rower itself is awesome to use! It's kind of relaxing, actually, despite the workout...I find myself getting into this kind of zen state as I row and row and row. And I love the workout! Not quite a full-body workout but it does incorporate many muscle groups. I was not familiar with sculling so at first I wasn't sure I was doing it right by keeping my arms low as I pulled back and then raising my arms on the push -- and, in fact, that's not correct. Keeping your arms higher as you pull back (imagine the oars dipping into the water) and then pushing them forward at waist level (oars out of the water) is, I believe, the proper form, and it gives your upper body a much better workout. I haven't been using the computer thingie, so I can't comment on that. The size feels fine to me...I'm a 5'5", ~125 lb female and am very comfortable on it. But it's got enough length that I think it can accommodate taller people just fine as well. It does take up a bit of floor space when you're using it, but it's simple to fold up the arms and move it out of the way. It's heavy but not at all too heavy to move easily. So far I'm completely happy with it!
Review: Pretty good, but requires $150 in parts every 3 months - Like most reviews, I agree that the Kettler Kadett is an extremely well engineered rower in terms of a truly realistic rowing experience due to the outrigger design; However, there are a few issues that I wish I was aware of before purchasing this unit. First off and most importantly, the shocks on my unit failed within the first three months of using the rower. Unfortunately, I did not notice that they were leaking hydraulic fluid all over my carpet until I glanced down during a workout and saw the puddle soaking into my carpeting. After speaking with Ketller USA, the shocks are considered an expendable component; Therefore, they are not covered under warranty. As such, buyers should be made aware that they will need to routinely replace the shocks, which cost $150 per set. In my case, I use the rower for 30 minutes per day, so I assume every 3 months I will need to purchase new shocks, which will result in a yearly additional cost of $600. If you only plan to use the rower 2-3 times per week for <30 minutes per session, you might be able to get 6-12 months out of your shocks, in which case you should plan on spending $150-300 per year to maintain the rower. Also, I highly recommend that you don’t put the rower on your carpeting unless you don’t mind having your living room look like the Exxon Valdez has floated through each time the shocks start leaking oil. Another issue with the shocks themselves is that they are very tight at the beginning of each workout session and then they drop resistance to something more manageable after about 10minutes, but unfortunately after about 20 minutes they have lost almost all of their resistance even at the highest setting. That was the case with the first set of shocks that came with my unit, so I’m still waiting to see if the 2nd set actually function better to maintain a reasonably same amount of resistance from the beginning to the end of a workout. Also, the heart rate monitor is completely useless. Mine is so erratic that it will fluctuate anywhere from 60-160 bpm during my workout, which is completely inaccurate. Kettler is also well aware of this design flaw and they are more than willing to resolve it by charging you an additional $89 for a chest strap style heart rate monitor, but considering their quality on the other issues, I don’t think it would be a wise decision to purchase anything else from them. In hindsight, I wish I purchased a rower that had a better warranty and did not require an additional $600 per year expense to replace the shocks. Hope this helps and good luck with your decision.

## Features

- High resolution LCD digital display is easy to read and provides the following workout data: Time, Distance, Energy Consumed, Strokes, Pulse Rate and Frequency
- Two industrial strength hydraulic pistons provide resistance with adjustment knobs to vary the resistance level; Includes an infrared earlobe clip sensor measures pulse rate electronically
- Resistance levels are changed by using adjustment knobs with settings from 1 to 12 providing a wide and challenging range of resistance
- Biomechanically correct footplates offer a natural pivoting action providing a full longitudinal rowing motion; Frame is made of high carbon steel and powder coated and has a lifetime warranty against breakage
- Thick padding on seat provides maximum comfort and combines with sealed ball bearings to yield exceptionally smooth performance along the chrome plated steel rails

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0008G2V76 |
| Brand | KETTLER |
| Brand Name | KETTLER |
| Color | silver/black |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 108 Reviews |
| Display | LCD |
| Frame Material Type | Metal |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00609970797790, 04001397117025 |
| Item Weight | 66 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | KETTLER |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 250 Pounds |
| Metrics Measured | Distance, Time |
| Model Name | Kadett |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Distance, Stroke Rate |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Resistance Mechanism | Water |
| Special Feature | Distance, Stroke Rate |
| Tension Supported | 1-12 |
| UPC | 609970797790 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KETTLER
- **Special Feature:** Heart rate monitor
- **Color:** silver/black
- **Resistance Mechanism:** Water
- **Maximum Weight Recommendation:** 250 Pounds
- **Metrics Measured:** Distance, Time
- **Model Name:** Kadett
- **Frame Material:** Metal
- **Item Weight:** 66 Pounds
- **Tension Level:** 1-12

## Images

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![Kettler Home Exercise/Fitness Equipment: Kadett Outrigger Style Rower Rowing Machine - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718BrjON0zL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ pricey but looks to be a worthy investment
*by J***T on February 17, 2013*

Package arrived kind of beat up on the outside, but no damage to any parts and all pieces accounted for. Assembly took me a good 1.5 hours, but I'm not terribly mechanically inclined and I really took my time so I would get it right. Assembly instructions are in pictures, which I found to be well laid out and pretty straightforward. The only tricky part to me was orienting the arms/pistons correctly, and my advice is to read through the other reviews for tips -- that helped me immensely. It all went together just fine in the end, and I've been using it now for a couple of weeks. The construction is very solid and it feels like it will last a long time. It's true the foot rests are plastic, but they're not as flimsy as I was expecting from reading other reviews (like someone else mentioned, the fat velcro straps are for the foot rests and the skinny ones are for securing the arms for storage). To me they feel fine. The rower itself is awesome to use! It's kind of relaxing, actually, despite the workout...I find myself getting into this kind of zen state as I row and row and row. And I love the workout! Not quite a full-body workout but it does incorporate many muscle groups. I was not familiar with sculling so at first I wasn't sure I was doing it right by keeping my arms low as I pulled back and then raising my arms on the push -- and, in fact, that's not correct. Keeping your arms higher as you pull back (imagine the oars dipping into the water) and then pushing them forward at waist level (oars out of the water) is, I believe, the proper form, and it gives your upper body a much better workout. I haven't been using the computer thingie, so I can't comment on that. The size feels fine to me...I'm a 5'5", ~125 lb female and am very comfortable on it. But it's got enough length that I think it can accommodate taller people just fine as well. It does take up a bit of floor space when you're using it, but it's simple to fold up the arms and move it out of the way. It's heavy but not at all too heavy to move easily. So far I'm completely happy with it!

### ⭐⭐⭐ Pretty good, but requires $150 in parts every 3 months
*by E***S on April 26, 2015*

Like most reviews, I agree that the Kettler Kadett is an extremely well engineered rower in terms of a truly realistic rowing experience due to the outrigger design; However, there are a few issues that I wish I was aware of before purchasing this unit. First off and most importantly, the shocks on my unit failed within the first three months of using the rower. Unfortunately, I did not notice that they were leaking hydraulic fluid all over my carpet until I glanced down during a workout and saw the puddle soaking into my carpeting. After speaking with Ketller USA, the shocks are considered an expendable component; Therefore, they are not covered under warranty. As such, buyers should be made aware that they will need to routinely replace the shocks, which cost $150 per set. In my case, I use the rower for 30 minutes per day, so I assume every 3 months I will need to purchase new shocks, which will result in a yearly additional cost of $600. If you only plan to use the rower 2-3 times per week for <30 minutes per session, you might be able to get 6-12 months out of your shocks, in which case you should plan on spending $150-300 per year to maintain the rower. Also, I highly recommend that you don’t put the rower on your carpeting unless you don’t mind having your living room look like the Exxon Valdez has floated through each time the shocks start leaking oil. Another issue with the shocks themselves is that they are very tight at the beginning of each workout session and then they drop resistance to something more manageable after about 10minutes, but unfortunately after about 20 minutes they have lost almost all of their resistance even at the highest setting. That was the case with the first set of shocks that came with my unit, so I’m still waiting to see if the 2nd set actually function better to maintain a reasonably same amount of resistance from the beginning to the end of a workout. Also, the heart rate monitor is completely useless. Mine is so erratic that it will fluctuate anywhere from 60-160 bpm during my workout, which is completely inaccurate. Kettler is also well aware of this design flaw and they are more than willing to resolve it by charging you an additional $89 for a chest strap style heart rate monitor, but considering their quality on the other issues, I don’t think it would be a wise decision to purchase anything else from them. In hindsight, I wish I purchased a rower that had a better warranty and did not require an additional $600 per year expense to replace the shocks. Hope this helps and good luck with your decision.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mr. Right Now
*by J***S on May 27, 2016*

The Kadett and I have been together for a week now. Like any good relationship, I think that's substantial enough time to tell if you've found the one you'd like to spend the rest of forever with since 7 days is definitely sufficient for getting to know the ins and outs of a partner. With that being said, it seems the verdict so far is -- I can settle for the Kadett. Hello, Mr. Right Now. With the Texas summer chill quickly approaching, I figured it might be time to invest in a piece of exercise equipment that can be set up in my apartment and not force me to brave the raging forces outside. This machine suffices for that. Typically, I'm used to standard rowers that mimic the use of one oar so in a geeky way that's unfamiliar for a girl who hates working out, I was pretty stoked to try an erg that's modeled after the use of not one -- but TWO -- oars. The transition in rowing style isn't hard to get used to. Watching videos on "proper techniques" is always a safe bet, but honestly, the motion with this machine is so fluid and natural that your body should tell you if you're not doing something correctly. Pain does not always equal gain, people. The machine itself is a substantial piece of equipment. Believe it clocks in at around 65 lbs which wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't so awkward to move. (Kettler, the introduction of wheels somewhere on this frame would be well appreciated!) I guess I choose to see this as a bonus since lugging it around my place might bump up the fitness level, yes? Yes? With that being said though, the parts and make are quality. I have no fear that something is going to brake or fall apart. Pure beast, this one. Some things I don't love about this rower, hence the docking of a star on our relationship? - First, it was a monster to assemble. In general, it came together pretty easily until I got to the arms. Oh God, THE ARMS. The fittings used to secure them don't quite...well, fit. A few times I was forced to pull out a hammer in hopes of getting them in. Not sure if that's best practice, but between that and the slur of curse words, it seemed to do the trick. Assembly was a bit lengthier than anticipated -- two Mad Men episodes rather than just one. The incessant hammering may have been the culprit there, though. - Second, Mr. Kadett is a bit of a squeaker at times. He does the job, but the machine is not the quietest. The rotation of the arms causes a clinking noise every now and again, sometimes more frequent than others. It's not AWFUL, but a bit of a pain to listen. - Third, oh...the hand grips! One great thing about the grips is that they're able to rotate with the machine so you're not forced to constantly slide your precious skin awkwardly to keep with the motion. One not so great thing is that the hard plastic is...well...hard, and also features a seam that's convenient for developing blisters. This is kind of a bummer, but no pain, no gain...amiright? (No, I'm not right. Never listen to me.) One reviewer had suggested wrapping sports tape around the handles to cushion them a bit, which I'm going to try. May also snag some gloves for the full effect. Better to look like I'm trying too hard than to have beautiful whelps on my palms. All in all though, this is a decent machine for the price. Compared to models I was considering (looking at you, Concept2), it has a smaller footprint, is easier to move, is better for storing in a small space, and falls into the less inexpensive realm for quality of what you're getting. The motion of the ocean is also fantastic and actually seems to be less tiring and more natural than a standard one-rower erg -- Of course, you get the same degree of a work-out, it just feels less strenuous on body parts that a regular erg can wreak havoc on, like your back. So far in our brief romance, I'd recommend. If this relationship takes a turn for the worst though, I'll be sure to alert the tabloids. Happy rowing!

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